So lots of talk around strengthening the squad up front, in particular front row/hooker positions. Debate as to whether this should be done using junior talent within the club or purchase from outside.....I'm sure that argument will continue on for a while. Spent a little time looking around at who is available for next year in these positions. Thought I'd compile them for all to see. I personally wouldn't mind seeing a couple at our club. Also, please note, these may not be 100% accurate...still an interesting look
Name | Contract End | Age | Position | Weight | Height |
Shannon Boyd - Raiders | 2018 | 25 | Prop | 122kg | 194cm (6/4) |
Tim Glasby - Storm | 2018 | 28 | Prop | 106kg | 188cm (6/2) |
Felise Kaufusi - Storm | 2018 | 25 | Prop | 109kg | 189cm (6/2) |
Junior Paulo - Raiders | 2018 | 24 | Prop | 123kg | 188cm (6/2) |
Josh Papalii - Raiders | 2018 | 25 | 2nd row/Prop | 112kg | 182cm (5/11) |
Corey Oates - Broncos | 2018 | 23 | 2nd row | 105kg | 192cm (6/3) |
Tevita Pangai Jr - Broncos | 2018 | 22 | 2nd row | 113kg | 190cm (6/2) |
Robbie Farrah - Rabbits | 2018 | 34 | Hooker | 91kg | 179cm (5/10) |
Issac Luke - Warriors | 2018 | 30 | Hooker | 91kg | 175cm (5/8) |
Jake Granville - Cowboys | 2018 | 29 | Hooker | 87kg | 172cm (5/7) |
Mitch Rein - Titans | 2018 | 27 | Hooker | 88kg | 176cm (5/9) |
Apisai Koroisau – Sea Eagles | 2018 | 25 | Hooker | 88kg | 172cm (5/7) |
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Good blog
Doesn’t Pengai Jr play prop as well?
Note: Just because their contract is up does not mean they are available.
Would gladly have Tevita Pangai jr, Apisa Koroisau or even Farrah on a 1 yr deal to help Mahoney.
Yer cause Farrah and Moses in the same team would help the team culture
Get Jason Taylor as well
Pangai Jr, 2nd row and prop.....my bad. Desperately wants to extend with Broncos. Can see them letting the likes of Oates go and use additional money on Pangai.
out of them I love to have at the eels next year is
3 Props
Junior Paulo ,,,Shannon Boyd,,,Felise Kaufusi
1 hooker even he is old we need a good hooker
Robbie Farrah for 1 year
1 back
Corey Oates but hes been playing in the forwards but he can play centre
But he'd probably go better at prop than our props!
Corey Oates.... Oh yeah, he's a wide running forward. In fact he's the widest running forward in the game, it looks like he's on the wing!!!
If Corey Oates leaves the Broncs for another club it won't be to play winger. He wants to move into the 2nd row, that's why I included him in the list above. Would be a great back up winger though. Would prefer him on the wing to what we have had over the last few weeks.
No worries but his own coach doesnt rate him as a forward, wouldnt even make the starting side in most teams